Relapse Prevention

Warning Sign Management Worksheet (Completed)

Warning Sign: Not attending support group

Irrational Thoughts:
“I’m too tired to go.” “I don’t fit in.” “It won’t help anyway.”

Underlying Belief:
“I’m not likeable.” “I’m different”

Unmanageable Feelings:
“Feeling down” “Feeling like a misfit.”
“Feeling angry” (about not being able to use drugs to feel better)

Self-Defeating Behaviors:
Stay home and watch TV. Eat sweets to feel better

Management Strategies:

Replacement Thought(s):
“I feel tired now, but after I get there I will feel better.” “Using drugs always
makes things worse in the long run.”

New Belief:
“I used to believe that I was not loveable, but now I realize that people will
like me if I let them.”

Replacement Behavior:
“Call someone in my group to will encourage me to attend.” “Go to the
group even if I do not feel like sharing.” “Ask someone to be my sponsor.”
“Don’t keep sweets in my apartment.”
People Who Can Help:
Mary B 202 555-5555, Dr. Smith, Jane Counselor
 Relapse Prevention
Warning Sign Management Worksheet

Warning Sign:

Irrational Thoughts:

Underlying Belief

Unmanageable Feelings

Self-Defeating Behaviors

Management Strategies:
Replacement Thought(s):

New Belief:

Replacement Behavior:

People Who Can Help: